Refuse Collection (Derby)

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 4 February 2013.

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Photo of Pauline Latham Pauline Latham Conservative, Mid Derbyshire 2:30, 4 February 2013

What recent discussions he has had with Derby city council on its refuse collection policies.

Photo of Eric Pickles Eric Pickles The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

I have had no discussions with Derby city council, but I am disappointed to hear of plans by the Labour council to charge residents for collecting their garden waste.

Photo of Pauline Latham Pauline Latham Conservative, Mid Derbyshire

What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of Labour-run Derby city council’s proposed £40 brown bin tax?

Photo of Eric Pickles Eric Pickles The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

There is a very good case for comparing that bin tax with what the neighbouring Amber Valley borough council is doing. That Conservative authority is about to introduce a new recycling service, which will be more convenient for households and will reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfill, and includes a free garden waste collection service. That is good practice and I encourage other councils to follow suit.